Latest articles by Stuart Williams
“What we get here is the essence of Alesis’ flagship electronic drum set, with all the great features, minus the stuff that is likely to be ‘nice-to-have’ rather than essential”: Alesis Strata Core review
Alesis is back with a cut-down addition to the Strata line-up, but with BFD multi-sampled sounds, a touchscreen and a saving of around $/£1,000, I’m looking for the catch
Roland just unveiled its V-Drums Quiet Design VQD106 kits, delivering “the lowest playing-noise in the history of electronic drum kits”
The electronic drums giant claims the VQD106 is 75% quieter than a regular electronic kit
“Sounds aren’t just ‘good for a module’, they’re genuinely useable, realistic and ultimately very enjoyable to play": Roland TD716 review
Roland is back with a flagship replacement for the TD-50X. There’s a new module and new pads, but does it have the same old problem?
Roland overhauls its high-end electronic drum sets with the introduction of the 7 Series V-drums and VAD kits: “a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy”
The TD-716, TD-713 and VAD716 are powered by the new V71 module and there’s a lot of new features!
DrumCraft reintroduces its Bell Brass snare drum, offering you the snare sound of Metallica, Nirvana, RATM and more for under £800!
At 12kg, it might break your back, but it won’t necessarily break the bank
Alesis Nitro Pro expands on the BFD-derived Nitro Max to offer "Unmatched flexibility and features at an accessible price point"
Bigger pads and more playing zones usher-in the newest Nitro electronic drum set
“I should have done that, that’s way cooler!” Gregg Bissonette hears and plays System of a Down's Toxicity for the first time, here’s how it unfolded
Ringo Starr's drummer takes on the nu-metal classic
"The Hybrid Theory re-release and Papercuts release, he didn’t show up for anything": Mike Shinoda on why Linkin Park drummer Rob Bourdon isn’t returning for the band’s reunion
Producer and drummer Colin Brittain is the new drummer in Linkin Park
Former Oasis drummer Alan White teases photo of Don’t Look Back in Anger bass drum head ahead of Oasis reunion
Meanwhile, original drummer Tony McCarroll says, "To be honest, I'm not holding my breath"
Best drum practice pads: Sharpen your chops, anywhere
Play quietly and supercharge your hand technique with our tried and tested pick of the best pads for drummers
The drummers of Oasis: if the reunion rumours are true, these are the favourites to play drums
From the founding member who tried to sue Oasis, to the son of a Beatle, these are the drummers who provided the Gallaghers' groove
“We have a completed, mastered album, but this might be a little soon.”: Dave Navarro talks unreleased material from NHC featuring Taylor Hawkins and Chris Chaney
The Jane's Addiction guitarist is hopeful that the songs will see a full release eventually
Alesis' Strata Prime's V1.1 software update unlocks a key feature that was missing at launch
One of 2024’s best electronic drum kits so far gets a connectivity upgrade
"These are the antithesis of common-or-garden cymbals, but they deliver exactly what you’d hope, at a very affordable price point": Zultan Dune series cymbals review
Dark, dry, B20 bronze cymbals with prices starting at less than £100
Mary Berry on taking a drum lesson from Rick Astley
The veteran cook swapped bakes for breaks for a showstopper in 2018
“I feel like if I don’t approach it from a fun angle right now, I’ll just freak out!”: The Mars Volta’s Philo Tsoungui plays drums to Rush, LimeLight after hearing it for the first time
The German-born drummer happened to use Neil Peart signature sticks, despite never having heard the Rush song before
Tama is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a star-studded live event in London this November
The line-up features Billy Cobham, Beanie, Jeremy Stacey and more
Best Roland electronic drum sets: top Roland V-Drums for beginner to pro drummers
Our comprehensive guide to the best of Roland electronic drum kit line-up
"Watch this!” says Dave Grohl as Shane Hawkins plays drums with Foo Fighters during two consecutive London dates
Taylor Hawkins’ son reminds us he’s inherited the skills for the family trade as he performs I'll Stick Around and My Hero
Watch: Josh Freese delivers a jaw-dropping version of Van Halen’s Hot For Teacher drum intro at Foo Fighters’ Glasgow gig
Watch Mike Portnoy learn to play Tool Pnuema before challenging Danny Carey to play Dream Theater's The Dance of Eternity
Two prog-metal titans collide as Portnoy attempts the 12-minute epic from 2019's Fear Inoculum in one of Drumeo's most difficult challenges to date
“Dream of recording in a prestige studio? This easy-to-use software may be your ticket to the big time”: Universal Audio Sound City Studios review
We step into one of rock’s most revered studios
“I continue to miss Taylor, as does the band, his family, friends and the rest of the world.” Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking one year as the Foo Fighters’ drummer
It's been 12 months since Freese was selected for one of the biggest gigs in rock
“The hi-hat is a truly Satanic instrument, it gets everywhere and there’s nothing you can do about it”: Steve Albini’s Mix with the Master’s recording tutorial is now available to watch for free
The four-hour-long video gives fascinating insight into Steve Albini's recording and mixing approach
